Leatherworks Way is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN3 9BP is located in the Billing and Rectory Farm electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton South. This postcode has been in use since 2013-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Leatherworks Way, Northampton, NN3 9BP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN3 9BG, NN3 9EP, NN3 9BY, NN3 9ES, NN3 9EL, NN3 9JQ, NN3 9GF, NN3 9TQ, NN3 9GB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN3 9BP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 49.4% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 48% | 50.6% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NN3 9BP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.3% | 33.7% | 8.4% | 37.9% | -4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.5% | 53.2% | -10.3% | 44.2% | 9.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 9.9% | 5.0% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 1% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.8% | 55.8% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 7.4% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 34.8% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 8.2% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.9% | 10.3% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 11.2% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 15.1% | -5.3% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 19.2% | 3.9% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.1% | 39.1% | 11.0% | 33.8% | 5.3% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 2.6% | 0.5% | -2.1% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 8% | 3% | -5.0% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 5.8% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 79.6% | 74.4% | -5.2% | 81.4% | -7.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 75.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 75.9% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -7.3% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 10.5% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 5.1% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 3.7% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.2% | 76.1% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 16.4% | 13.6% | 9.8% | 6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 4.2% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.5% | 1.2% | -11.3% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 4.7% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Romania | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leatherworks Way was 29.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.1% lower than the Billing and Rectory Farm average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Leatherworks Way has the 12th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Billing and Rectory Farm and the 319th lowest crime rate of 1,262 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Leatherworks Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £371,000 | 2025-12-04 | £370,278 |
| 19 Leatherworks Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2025-11-21 | £309,092 |
| 10 Leatherworks Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £292,500 | 2024-11-29 | £303,498 |
| 43 Leatherworks Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2024-09-27 | £383,325 |
| 37 Leatherworks Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-08-23 | £263,361 |
NN3 9BP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 166 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 62 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 3,462 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 3,762 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standens Barn Primary School Flaxwell Court , Standens Barn NN3 9EH | - not rated | 993 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Standens Barn Primary School Flaxwell Court , Standens Barn NN3 9EH | 3out of 4 | 993 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellinge Primary School Fieldmill Road , Bellinge NN3 9DG | - not rated | 995 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lumbertubs Primary School Tonmead Road , NN3 8HZ | - not rated | 1,065 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lumbertubs Primary School Tonmead Road , NN3 8HZ | - not rated | 1,065 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lings Upper School Billing Brook Road , Lings NN3 8NH | - not rated | 590 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Academy Wellingborough Road , NN3 8NH | 4out of 4 | 590 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell School Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | - not rated | 1,552 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,552 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | - not rated | 3,109 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel CofE Voluntary Aided Middle School Billing Brook Road , Lings NN3 8NL | - not rated | 700 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldings Middle School Crestwood Road , Lings Way NN3 8JJ | - not rated | 1,416 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecton Brook Middle School Ecton Brook Road , Ecton Brook NN3 5DY | - not rated | 1,753 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackthorn Middle School Blackthorn Road , Blackthorn NN3 8PT | - not rated | 1,876 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Orchard Middle School Birchfield Road East , NN3 2TA | - not rated | 1,901 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton College Main Campus , Booth Lane NN3 3RF | - not rated | 1,894 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 4,665 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood School Lingswood Park , NN3 8TA | - not rated | 753 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Independent School Lingswood Park , Blackthorn NN3 8TA | - not rated | 856 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Billing Brook Special School Penistone Road , Lumbertubs NN3 8EZ | 4out of 4 | 857 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Billing Brook Special School Penistone Road , Lumbertubs NN3 8EZ | - not rated | 857 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Spires Academy 59-77 Sheep Street , NN1 2NE | - not rated | 1,310 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Church | 49 Weston Favell Centre, Weston Favell | 620 yd | |
| Gallones Weston Favell | 16 Weston Favell Centre, Weston Favell | 696 yd | |
| Burger King | Unit 21, Weston Favell Centre | 697 yd | |
| Tokky Ltd | Unit 26, Weston Favell Centre | 697 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 12, Weston Favell Centre | 699 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elwes Arms | 37 High Street, Great Billing | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Chef | 38 Hertford Court, Standens Barn | 338 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Unit 12A, Weston Favell Centre | 697 yd | |
| Bubble Xplosion | Lower Mall, Weston Favell Centre | 700 yd | |
| Maria's Churros | Lower Mall, Weston Favell Centre | 700 yd | |
| The Indian Spoon | Upper Mall, Weston Favell Centre | 700 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK Ltd | Octagon Way, Weston Favell | 760 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 6 Upper Mall, Weston Favell Centre | 795 yd | |
| Co-operative Group Ltd | Unit 1, Fieldmill Square | 1,048 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northampton Academy Wellingborough Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 336 yd |
| Lings Forum Leisure Centre WESTON FAVELL CENTRE | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 560 yd |
| Lings Playing Field LINGS PLAYING FIELD | grass pitches | 977 yd |
| Lumbertubs Primary School TONMEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,068 yd |
| Lings Primary School HAYESWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,083 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 61.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.